This week has been a challenge. I wasn’t joking last week when I said I thought my writing was absolute crap. I’ve been forcing myself forward out of a sense of discipline, but the joy is not there. I’m not sure if I just want to be done with this story, if it’s the fact […]
Challenges and a Fortune Cookie Read More »
I admit it. I’m not the most disciplined of writers. It’s hard to get me motivated. I’ll finish a scene or a draft and let it sit while I’m paralyzed with indecision about what to do next. So I finally decided to do something about it. I spent the last month participating in Camp NaNoWriMo.
Writing at “Summer Camp” Read More »
Or as Melissa Snark put it, Writing with a plan or flying by the seat of your pants. Plotters vs. Pantsers. It’s an interesting piece that echoed some thoughts I’ve had recently. I hear mostly about these two types of writers. One type develops outlines, knowing what events are happening when. Everything is meticulously crafted
Thoughts About Outlining Vs. Discovery Writing Read More »
Welcome to my blog. My name is Sheryl Renee Hayes. I’m a writer. What do I mean by a writer? I am someone who writes. I am not a published author, yet. I am currently working on my first novel in an urban fantasy series yet to be named. I also have several short stories
